VACANCY FOR Trust SENDV CO-ORDINATOR 

Meridian Trust Head Office

Salary:

Meridian Trust Leadership: P5 Points 9-13 (£60,644-£66,919 FTE)

Hours of work:

Permanent, Full Time Contract - 100% 

Due to the exciting expansion of the trust, and our determination to be inclusive, the trust Core SENDV Team trust are seeking to appoint a Trust SENDV Coordinator. This is a diverse and rewarding role, with the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

You will support the Assistant Director of SENDV to lead and develop the Trust wide SENDV provision. You will believe in the inclusion and acceptance of all and understand the importance of continuously nurturing and raising pupil’s aspirations and self-esteem.

The Opportunity 

• Raise standards in learning and attainment through inspiring leadership, quality assuring, supporting the coordination and developing the provision for children with Special Educational Needs and  Disability (SEND) and for those who are vulnerable (V); monitoring standards and assessing  progress across all trust academies.

• Develop the provision of SENDV across the Trust and support the school based SENDV Coordinators to deliver the highest levels of inclusion, attainment, achievement and attendance.

• Engage with research, national bodies, sources of excellence and the wider practitioner community to continually improve and enhance provision for the most vulnerable children and young people in the trust.

• Work alongside the Assistant Director SENDV and team to ensure every academy has effective SENDV provision and quality assure this work.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Appropriate further qualifications (eg NASENCO/NPQ SENCO) or willingness to work towards it.

• Operational awareness and understanding of legislative SEND frameworks.

• Evidence as an outstanding SENDV practitioner.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND needs and interventions.

• Ability to think creatively and collegiately to solve problems and identify opportunities.

• Commitment to continual improvement and challenging norms.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

• Cycle to work scheme

• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

• Free on-site parking

• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.   

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk  

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: 1st May 2026

Interview to take place on: W/C 11/05/2026

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.